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"It's seems like only Yesterday" - an Engaging Experience in Kitsap County WA

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Real Estate Agent with Fathom Realty West Sound WA State 52404

This past Sunday was one of those bittersweet moments in my life. Another rite of passage that comes with having children, and watching them grow up....

 It was more difficult for his Mom when Ben started making noise about moving out. She wanted him to stay at home, save his money, and finish his AA degree at the local community college. But I knew all to well the feelings of unrest, the yearning for independence, and the need to fly the nest. Plus, he had been dating Alex rather seriously for 6 months, and was rarely at home anyway.

So, he found an apartment over in Poulsbo (conveniently located near Alex), and moved out last Spring. Just recently, he started working construction with his buddy, Josh. Together they're building a new house for Josh's Dad - a really cool Octagon 3-Story, complete with an elevator! They start framing this week...

On Sunday, Ben invited everyone over to Alex's parent's house. Friends and family packed the room as Ben & Alex pulled up outside. As soon as they walked in the door, Ben dropped to his knee and proposed to Alex. It was a wonderfully romantic moment, shared with loved ones.

I am one of those Dads who has the rare privilege of calling his son his Best Friend. We share a very special bond that is a source of great joy and satisfaction for me.

I am proud of the man my son, Ben, has become, and I'm thrilled with woman who will become our daughter.

"Treasure the moments you have now. Time truly does pass faster than you think!"

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Rich Jacobson is a REALTOR® and licensed Broker with Fathom Realty. He's a Crab Hunter, Clam Digger, and Oyster Shucker, skilffuly vanquishing anything in a shell! He is the Social Media Evangelist for Life on the Kitsap Peninsula & The Western Puget Sound in scenic WA State.

Comments (17)

George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert
Rich, Congratulations to Ben & Alex and my they enter their marriage truly as one and that it be an everlasting bond.  My oldest son may also be close to the same thing, I have a lot of mixed emotions about it.  But God will oversee and we have to trust.
Jan 03, 2008 01:05 AM
Brande Bradford
Keller Williams - McDonough, GA
Realtor
Rich...Congratulations to everyone!  My three oldest are girls. I do my best to keep the boys away.  However, Amanda, my 20 year old has a wonderful boyfriend and I am sure that my not so distant future will hold a few magical moments too.  Again, congrats!
Jan 03, 2008 01:11 AM
Renée Donohue~Home Photography
Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI
Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer
This post made my nose sting and then put tears in my eyes Rich!  Such a beautiful tribute to your son.  Congratulations!!
Jan 03, 2008 01:13 AM
Terry & Bonnie Westbrook
Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner - Grand Rapids, MI
Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re
What fun my children are married with grand kids and I still think of all the things we could have done before they left. You are normal to want them to stay but be glad they have found someone to share their lives with. Congratulations.
Jan 03, 2008 01:16 AM
Jay McGillicuddy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty - Exeter, NH
Real Estate Broker

Hi Rich, I am happy for you and your family I know how you feel as we too have had a great weekend with family and surprising news only imagined before.

 

Jan 03, 2008 03:00 AM
Monika McGillicuddy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty - Hampstead, NH
Southern NH & the Seacoast Area

Congratulations Rich, your son sounds like an awesome man and one to be proud of.

 

Jan 03, 2008 04:00 AM
Fran White
North Kansas City Real Estate, Reece and Nichols Residential - Kansas City North, MO
Kansas City North Real Estate, 816-682-3897

Awwwwwwwwww.. isn't that sweet.  Sounds like CONGRATULATIONS are coming by the handful to you already in 2008.  You deserve it, you are a wonderful person!

Jan 03, 2008 06:24 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE
Wow...that was sooo romantic. What a nice moment....and you got to be there. That has got to have a more special moment seeing him on bended knee. Wow.
Jan 03, 2008 07:08 AM
Fran Gatti
RE/MAX Integrity - Medford, OR
Managing Principal Broker - RE/MAX Integrity
Congratulations Rich.  How special is that?  And, congratulations on your new position with AR.  They couldn't have hired a better person for the job.
Jan 03, 2008 01:04 PM
Maggie Dokic /Indialantic | 321-252-8696
Magdalena Dokic - Indialantic, FL
Selling the beach in Florida's space coast
Rich, what a heartwarming post!  Your son is so handsome (acorn..tree) and his bride to be is just lovely.  I LOVE stories of young love.  You can see it in their eyes.  <<sniff, sniff>>  My best wishes to them for a long, healthy and joyful marriage and congratulations to you!
Jan 03, 2008 08:06 PM
Robert Hammerstein -
Christie's International Real Estate - Hillsdale, NJ
Bergen County NJ Real Estate

Rich,

O.K., you got me teared up first thing this mornning!  How truly wonderful for all of you. Many good wishes to you and your family as well as the happy couple.  They're so sweet and look like they were meant to be together. 

 

Lisa

Jan 04, 2008 02:25 AM
Elaine Reese, REALTOR® in central Ohio
Real Living HER, Powell Ohio - Powell, OH
What a nice tribute. I know it's a little early, but I'll bet you'll make a GREAT Grandpa Rich.
Jan 04, 2008 06:15 AM
Ginger Wilcox
Sindeo - San Francisco, CA
How touching!  I think it is absolutely wonderful when parents have such a close bond with their kids.  You are both very lucky- it shows you raised him right!  Congratulations again.
Jan 04, 2008 11:45 AM
Maureen Francis
Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel - Bloomfield Hills, MI
Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel
Very sweet.  I wish the young couple many decades of happiness together.
Jan 05, 2008 08:01 AM
Roberta LaRocca
Simply Vegas Real Estate - Las Vegas, NV
REALTOR®, Broker, Salesperson, NV. Lic BS.507
Rich, Congratulations!  That is very sweet and I am happy for all of you.
Jan 05, 2008 04:26 PM
Ann Cummings
RE/MAX Shoreline - NH and Maine - Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth NH Real Estate Preferrable Agent

Hi Rich - what a sweet story, and how romantic for your son to have planned all that to included family and friends to witness his proposal.

Congratulations to all!
Ann

Jan 06, 2008 09:13 AM
Jon Mitchell
Classic Property Management - Santa Clarita, CA
Hey Rich! Congrats!  I proposed with my family and Joy's family there as well.  I think it adds a special memory for everyone when it is done that way.  Tell your son I said he did a smashing good job!
Jan 10, 2008 06:02 AM